The speech, which outlined the president's plan for job
creation, was broadcast live across 11 networks from approximately 7-8 p.m. ET.
Obama's speech announcing the death of Osama bin Laden on May 1 drew a total
56.5 million viewers in comparison.

Fox News outshone the other cable nets, averaging 3.4
million viewers and 826,000 in A25-54. CNN drew 1.9 million viewers and 645,000
in A5-54, while MSNBC averaged 1.7 million
viewers and 430,000 in A25-54.